KYC Specialist (Hanoi)

Responsibilities:
• Conduct CDD/EDD investigations on potential and existing customers.
• Collect and analyze customer information, including identification documents and financial statements.
• Screen customers against sanction lists, PEPs databases, and adverse media sources.
• Identify and report suspicious transactions or activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent application of CDD/EDD standards.
• Stay updated with regulatory changes and industry best practices.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of CDD/EDD processes.
• Maintain accurate documentation of CDD/EDD activities.
Tasks:
• Conduct thorough collection and analysis of customer information, including identification documents and financial statements.
• Screen customers against sanction lists, politically exposed persons (PEPs) databases, and adverse media sources.
• Proactively identify and report any suspicious transactions or activities.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent application of Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) standards.
• Stay updated with regulatory changes and industry best practices, incorporating them into the CDD/EDD processes.
• Review, update, and maintain existing policies and procedures to drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate documentation of CDD/EDD activities, ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory requirements.
• Request and analyze KYC documents in accordance with applicable policies and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with external regulatory research and analysis to enhance compliance practices.
• Support AML transaction monitoring and customer risk scoring using automated tools.
• Stay informed about the KYC/AML landscape, proactively flagging any significant issues to the operational team.
• Contribute to AML, sanctions, compliance, and other projects within the field.